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New Ecclesiology & Polity: The United Church of Christ

Author: Clyde J. Steckel

Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 0829820752

In "New Ecclesiology and Polity," Steckel argues that the United Church of Christ ecclesiology and its polity have an urgent need to be re-examined and re-shaped if the church is to be a faithful and strong ministry in the post-modern world. He describes the transition from modernity to post-modernity focusing on ways the United Church of Christ, is aware of these transitions in the life of the church, but no awareness of how the denominational governing structures undermine faithful mission in a post-modern world.

Covenant:

Author: Jane Fisler Hoffman

Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

Published: 2008-06-06

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 0829820590

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This book, in light of the fractures within the United Church of Christ (UCC), encourages the members of the UCC to have meaningful discussions about the word "covenant". It is the author's hope that her resource will bring people together around this one word and show that, even with a diversity of views, people have more things in common than not in common. It contains nine thought-provoking sessions that explore the concept of covenant as it relates to the Hebrew Testament; Jesus Christ; God; our UCC heritage; the wider UCC; autonomy; and more.

Theology and Identity

Author: Daniel L. Johnson

Publisher: Pilgrim Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 9780829817720

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This collection of essays spans the breadth of the United Church of Christ: its roots; its polity, ministry, and worship issues; and its theological issues and movements. The revised and updated edition includes a new preface; a new chapter title for Chapter 18 The United Church of Christ Tomorrow: A View from 1990; and the addition of a new chapter, Chapter 19: Into a New Century.

Evolution of a Ucc Style:

Author: Randi J. Walker

Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

Published: 2005-06-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0829820906

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"The Evolution of a UCC Style: Essays in the History, Ecclesiology, and Culture of the United Church of Christ" focuses on the development of themes that define the United Church of Christ (UCC). Randi Walker examines the ethos and culture of the UCC rather than simply describing its structures, and addresses the themes of inclusiveness; diversity of theological heritage (Reformation, Enlightenment, and Pietism); congregational polity (the one and the many); liberal theological approach; and ecumenical spirit. Walker also takes a look at the tensions and boundaries contained within each theme.

The Unofficial Handbook of the United Church of Christ

Author: Quinn Caldwell

Publisher: Pilgrim Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9780829818758

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"Part of this book was orginally published as The Lutheran handbook, c2005, Ausburg Fortress"--T.p. verso.

The Evolution of a UCC Style

Author: Randi J. Walker

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780829814934

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The Evolution of a UCC Style: Essays in the History, Ecclesiology, and Culture of the United Church of Christ focuses on the development of themes that define the United Church of Christ (UCC). Randi Walker examines the ethos and culture of the UCC rather than simply describing its structures, and addresses the themes of inclusiveness; diversity of theological heritage (Reformation, Enlightenment, and Pietism); congregational polity (the one and the many); liberal theological approach; and ecumenical spirit. Walker also takes a look at the tensions and boundaries contained within each theme.

Evangelical Catechism:

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Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 0829820892

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"The Evangelical Catechism" is a valuable resource for pastors, new church members, and confirmation classes, and is widely used by United Church of Christ congregations. Originally authorized by the Evangelical Synod of North America (which brought the catechism into the twentieth century) it focuses on the following essentials: the Ten Commandments; the Attributes of God; the Apostles' Creed; prayer; the sacrament of Holy Baptism; and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. This revised edition has been refreshed with a more modern approach for United Church of Christ congregations in the twenty-first century.

Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church

Author: Thomas E. Frank

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2006-04-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1426763573

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"Commissioned by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for use in United Methodist doctrine/polity/history courses." This in-depth analysis of the connection between United Methodist polity and theology addresses ways in which historical developments have shaped--and continue to shape--the organization of the church.This revised edition incorporates the actions of The United Methodist General Conference, 2004. The book discusses continuing reforms of the church's plan for baptism and church membership, as well as the emergence of deacon's orders and other changes to ordained ministry procedures. The text is now cross-referenced to the Book of Discipline, 2004, including the revised order of disciplinary chapters and paragraph numbering. Denominational statistics are updated, along with references to recent works on The United Methodist Church and American religious life.

The Heidelberg Catechism

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Publisher: United Church Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780829817621

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A new translation and critical commentary of a classic reformation text.

Confessing Our Faith

Author: Roger Lincoln Shinn

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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This "reinterpretation" of the Statement of Faith adopted by the United Church of Christ in 1959 includes a description of the process that led to the original interpretation, and boldly indicates where the statement expresses firm convictions and where it encourages continuing discussions.